Olivia Fredrickson and Ellen Hiestand

Through The Lens

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Calling all cinephiles!! We are a podcast dedicated to discussion on the love of different films/tv series, directors, and the overall love of cinema. Each week we will discuss a beloved film/tv series or director of our choice and dive into what we love (or don't love) about that week's topic.

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Olivia Fredrickson and Ellen Hiestand

Episodes

The Fantastical Film World of Francois Truffaut: The 400 Blows (Les 400 Coups) (1959) 18.07.2023 1:02:26

Join us for a brand new, freshly recorded episode where we discuss the unabashedly transgressive cinematic world of The French New Wave (Nouvelle Vague) and famous director Francois Truffaut through his highly regarded film "The 400 Blows" (Les 400 Coups).

From the Vault: Frances Ha (2012) Dir. Noah Baumbach 28.06.2023 48:59

It's been a long time...sorry! Enjoy this previously recorded episode from 2021 where Ellen and Olivia discuss Noah Baumbach's delightfully playful, heart-warming and classic film about the struggles of young womanhood and friendship. Stay tuned for brand new episodes coming soon, we promise!

From the Vault: Isle of Dogs (2018) Dir. Wes Anderson 22.06.2021 49:09

Surprise! A special previously recorded episode from the vault (recorded in late January) where Ellen and Olivia discuss all things French Nouvelle Vague, the Auteur Theory and Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs (2018). You won't want to miss our first episode on an animated film, it is assured to be a Wes-tastic time!

Saturday Night's Alright for a Podcast! Rocketman (2019) 19.06.2021 43:10

After a few months hiatus, Ellen and Olivia are back for the start of season 2 where they take a look (and listen) at Dexter Fletcher's 2019 musical- biopic Rocketman, that tells the life story of the great Elton John. Welcome back and we hope you enjoy!

Holiday Special Part Two: The Office, Glee, Schitts Creek, and Orange is the New Black Xmas Episodes + 2 Special Guests! 26.12.2020 22:38

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Olivia and Ellen here at TTL! This part 2 of our Holiday special episodes, we discuss four different Xmas episodes (The Office- Christmas Party, Schitts Creek-Merry Christmas Johnny Rose, Glee-A Very Glee Christmas, Orange is the New Black-Can't Fix Crazy) with our two biggest fans and special guests Emily and Sabrina. 

Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (1954) and stayin' classy with Snifters 08.12.2020 44:32

This episode Ellen and Olivia discuss the famous Alfred Hitchcock 1954 film, Rear Window, and learn some new classy lingo from the 40's and 50's!

Fruit Flies, Fun, and Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn (2015) 09.11.2020 33:29

This week Ellen and Olivia take their first dive into the Romantic/Drama world of cinema and discuss John Crowley's 2015 film, Brooklyn, which also features one of their favorite leading ladies, Saoirse Ronan. 

The Majestical World of Taika Waititi's "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" (2016) 11.10.2020 48:05

Welcome to our first episode! This week, Ellen and Olivia dive into Taika Waititi's 2016 film, "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" and discuss and analyze the many working parts of the film as well as Taika's directing. 